California § 1270.5 - A defendant charged with an offense punishable with death cannot be admitted to b
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§ 1270.5. A defendant charged with an offense punishable with death cannot be admitted to b
A defendant charged with an offense punishable with death cannot be admitted to bail, when the proof of his or her guilt is evident or the presumption thereof great. The finding of an indictment does not add to the strength of the proof or the presumptions to be drawn therefrom.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1270.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1270.5 cover?
Section 1270.5 ("A defendant charged with an offense punishable with death cannot be admitted to b") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1270.5?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1270.5" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1270.5 apply to my situation?
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